Hello everyone. Here is an another one shot. This time it's an event that went different.
When the Whitebeards first met Luffy and Sabo, what if they met them earlier and Ace showing up went a bit different.
I will loosely explain how they met the kids, seeing as I did that in more detail in the main story. Not much change there or the day the kids spent with the pirates before Ace showed up.
Hope you enjoy
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¨Pops,¨ Started Thatch, looking at his father. ¨Why are we heading out of the Grand Line?¨ He asked, seeing that they had no business out of it, at least not to his knowledge. The captain looked at him. ¨We are heading for an island in in the East Blue, son. Something managed to get Shanks attention, so much that he left in the middle of a raid.¨ Thatch blinked, ¨He left in the middle of a raid?¨ He asked again, to be sure. The captain always enjoyed to fight, why something would need his attention this much must be something extraordinary. Whitebeard nodded. He wanted to see what had managed to get his attention this much. He had apparently been at an island called Oseum, but left after a short while. But something was there, he was sure of it.
The read haired captain had been there for only a day before getting an emergency call that they had managed to overhear. So he knew the captain wouldn't be there when he got there, he had left earlier that day and they would arrive in a day. He was intrigued in what it could be. After the man had given up his arm and his hat for someone he believed in, he had kept half an eye on him, to see what he was doing, hoping to figure out who this person was.
When they got to the island a day later that they docked. Whitebeard decided to send Marco, Thatch, Rakuyo, Vista, Jozu and Izou, who split into 2 groups. When they returned an hour later, they had two kids in tow. And one of the kids was wearing Shanks straw hat. He had gotten a quick update from Marco, telling how they had apparently fled from an island with a woman and was stranded here. After speaking to them and finding out where they lived, he made a decision to take them home. They needed to get back to the Grand Line anyhow so it wouldn't be a too big of a detour. And he could see his sons, especially Thatch liking the kids, especially the youngest. He had to say he liked them himself. Luffy was enthusiastic, loved to run around and listen to stories. Sabo was a bit sterner, he was the older one, but he could see him enjoying Luffy's antics. And he too liked the stories.
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Ace landed on Dawn, the moment he saw the destruction he frowned. He quickly disappeared again, this time closer to Dadan's hideout. When he got inside, he saw the place was abandoned. He quickly got to the large woman's room and opened a drawer, taking out the fake bottom and looking at a parchment. Someone attacked, not my fault. Is at Oseum for now. Ace looked at the parchment, it was clearly Dadan's writing and it looked to be written in a haste. There was no reason for someone to attack the island, at least not to his knowledge. If he found out who it was, he would gladly pay them a visit.
He heard a caw from the window and looked at Dust who ruffled his feathers. Ace gave a gesture with his head, Dust nodded and flew off. Oseum weren't too far away. If his brothers were hurt, he would especially enjoy to visit the ones at blame. Ace decided to check the place out, to maybe get an idea on who it might be that had attacked the island while Dust flew to Oseum. He found no evidence and gave a sigh as he left to change out of his assassin's clothes. Going in normal clothes sounded like a better idea. He did take his assassin's clothes with him in a bag, in case he would need to use them. It was half an hour later after he had changed that Dust called for him and Ace disappeared.
When he appeared on the island, he was in the woods, so he didn't just appear in the middle. He quickly made his way into town, looking for any signs of either Dadan, the bandits or his brothers. When he got to town, he overheard someone mentioning two kid eating all their food and a loudmouthed woman. That sounded like the ones he was looking after. Ace made his way onto the restaurant where he heard the comment and saw only a man aside from the chef. When the door closed behind him, they looked at him, the manager smiling, ¨What can I do for you? I am sorry to say we have a shortage of meat, but we have a lot of other things.¨ Ace gave a nod, ¨That is fine, I only wish to ask a question.¨
The man assessed him, ¨What makes you think I will answer?¨ Ace grabbed a pouch he had, throwing it at the counter, ¨I believe we can come to an agreement.¨ The man frowned as he opened the pouch and Ace saw the stunned look as he saw the amount of money. The man gave him a smile, putting the pouch away. ¨What would you like to know?¨ Ace looked at him, it was easy to buy people. ¨I am looking for two kids, one blond with a top hat and a black haired one with a straw-hat.¨ The man looked annoyed at that, ¨The bottomless pits. They are no longer here, they left with some pirates three days ago.¨ Ace frowned. ¨What pirates?¨ The man looked at him, holding his hand out. Ace almost rolled his eyes as he handed him an another pouch with money. The man seemed pleased with that,
¨It was the Whitebeards. Though the bond haired one seemed reluctant.¨
And Ace scowled, not liking that Sabo was reluctant. He could see the man gulping at his almost murderous look. Ace looked at the man, looking more composed. ¨Thank you for the information.¨ He said and walked out. Fist someone attack Dawn, sending them running to Oseum, where they had been taken by the Whitebeards? Ace was not a happy person right now. When he got outside, he sent a glare at Dust who instantly few off to find the ship, knowing Ace was not in the mood for stalling. As Dust flew, Ace went to a hotel room and changed into his assassin's outfit.
Luffy would instantly go with them after hearing they were pirates, he had heard stories from Shanks too, on how he visited them every now and then, probably saying they were harmless. But Sabo was a bit wiser, he would not just go with them. He knew they were pirates, the strongest crew in the world actually. Pirates weren't always nice and Sabo was cautious. For him to go, although reluctantly, could mean they might have said something to make them go with them. He could not shake his head off the fact they might have recognized Luffy's hat. He knew the Whitebeards weren't enemies with either Shanks or Roger. Not in a hostile way at least, only in a rivalry way. Sabo also knew he would be visiting them at Dadan's today. If they had gone with them, Sabo knew too stay out on deck so he could see they were not there against their will.
But why had the pirates even been here? They had no business in East blue. Ace frowned as a thought entered his mind. Could it be that the pirates were the one to attack Dawn? Ace knew Shanks had been there sometimes, which he knew could stir up unwanted attention. But for the pirates to attack an island because of an another captain visiting and helping out sounded wrong. He knew the pirates were decent to some extent. But it was the most plausible thing he could think off, why else would they be in East blue. Ace would give them the benefit of doubt, at least until he saw signs that told him otherwise. It might also only be a mistake, maybe they didn't leave with them, only went to see the boat.
But not long after, he felt Dust tell him one thing, Luffy's hat was lying abandoned next the captain, neither Sabo or Luffy in sight.
Ace didn't even try to hide the scowl as he disappeared.
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Whitebeard sat on deck, watching as his two guests were running around. They had been with them for 3 days now, and h had to say he liked the two brats more and more. None of them would join them, they had tried, but Luffy was dead set on becoming his own captain and Sabo wanted to be with him. But there was still their other brother, Ace. They hadn't mentioned he would join them, he even did small work for Shanks. After hearing from Luffy on how much he adored him, he made a decision to ask this Ace to join them, he sounded like a good kid with a lot of talent.
Luffy and Sabo was now running around with Thatch as usual, the man trying to plan a prank on Marco. The captain had also noticed one thing the last day, whenever they went inside, Sabo always tried to stay out on deck. He always seemed a bit reluctant to go inside, even for meals. He always ate a bit before going back out, even eating less than before making it so he could go quicker out. He hadn't asked about it, but would if it continued the entire day. And Luffy didn't seem concerned or act like it was unusual, so he guessed it was something he did sometimes. But if it continued through the next day, he would ask about it, seeing as he ate less. Thatch had started to have small meals out on deck, just to be sure to feed the kids, they were bottomless pits, especially Luffy.
As they were running around, Luffy somehow managed to trip, sending him skidding across the deck. When he sat up again, he let out a whine, ¨Sabo.¨ Sabo shook his head, walking over to the kid. When he did, he dusted some dust of him. ¨How do you manage to trip over nothing?¨ He asked. Luffy let out a whine again as he stood up. When he did, the pirates could see scrapes on his arms and legs. Thatch had a guilty look as he looked at him, ¨Hey Luffy, you should clean those. Come and I show you to Bay.¨ Said the chef, sounding regretful. The kid wasn't supposed to get injured. They could see the scrapes weren't bad, but they were bleeding.
Luffy let out a whine and a nod, grasping around Sabo who gave a sigh as he lifted him. When he did, Luffy put his arms and legs around Sabo, holding on and put his head on his shoulder. Sabo shook his head, ¨You are so childish sometimes.¨ Said the blonde, shaking his head. Thatch looked even more guilty at the kid, feeling bad for running around and injuring himself. Even though it weren't his fault Luffy felt, he still felt guilty. They then started the walk to the infirmary, Luffy looking like small kid in Sabo's arms. It was Izou that noticed something on the deck and walked over. When he leaned down they saw Luffy's hat had fallen off in the fall. When he took it, he dusted if off before looking at it.
Luffy would probably panic when he saw it was gone, he loved the hat, calling it his treasure. It surprised the captain that he didn't notice Luffy lost it. ¨Son,¨ Started the captain, looking at Izou. When the crossdresser looked at him, he held out his hand. Izou nodded and walked up to him, handing him the hat. When he had the hat, he looked it over. It had been awhile since he had seen the hat this close, it reminded him of his old rival.
The captain decided to put the hat on his armrest, to make sure it didn't blow away or someone accidentally stepped on it. When the hat was placed safely on the armrest, he went back to looking at his children that were playing around. A few minutes later, he heard Izou, ¨Pops.¨ It wasn't the fact he spoke, that was usual. But his voice was laced with fear, he sounded absolutely terrified. When he looked at his son, he saw Izou looking with terrified eyes at something on the mast. When he looked over, he saw the raven there, Ace of Spades raven. The captain looked at the raven, why was it here? They had no business with the assassin. He understood why Izou was scared, he had come forward as threatening, but he had apologized and the assassin had accepted it. Maybe there were something wrong. He would keep his head calm and ask. The assassin wouldn't show up without a reason.
The raven cawed and the assassin appeared. The moment he appeared, he felt dread and fear fill him at the large amount of Haki he was met with.
He could see his many of his children, those who weren't a commander fall to their knees. The moment he fully appeared, he saw black eyes full with fury was at him. Before the captain managed to comprehend everything, a gun was instantly cocked and aimed directly at him.
¨The hat. Why is it here?¨ He heard the assassin say, voice laced with anger. The captain couldn't speak at first, he was filled with fear at the power and look the assassin had. The assassin wasn't mad, he sounded and looked furious.
Whitebeard took a deep breath and was about to open his mouth, to say he had found the kids at the island. But before he could manage, the assassin's eyes frowned even more, ¨And I suggest you think before you speak, choose your words carefully.¨ Whitebeard took an another breath, the assassin clearly was after Luffy for some reason, maybe even Sabo too. He didn't know why, but he needed to keep his head clear.
Before he could try to collect himself, he heard a door bang open, a yell from Thatch and saw a black haired kid running towards the assassin.
Whitebeard watched as Luffy ram into the assassin, holding around him with bandaged arms. The captain felt his breath stop, not sure what would happen now. When the assassin looked down at Luffy and saw his bandaged arms, he somehow managed to look madder as he put his empty hand at Luffy's head and returned the piercing glare to him. And the captain understood, the assassin thought they had injured Luffy. Luffy seemed to know the assassin and based on the hand on his head, he guessed the assassin cared for the kid. The captain was about to speak, to say they didn't hurt the kid, that the bandages were there because of an accident. When a blond kid walked around the corner.
¨It wasn't them.¨ Said Sabo, walking up to the assassin. When the assassin looked at him, they were amazed to see Sabo not reacting a bit. ¨They were not the ones to attack Dawn, they are helping us get home.¨ With that sentence, the captain understood. The kids home island had been attacked, making them flee, for then to suddenly be on their ship. He now realized how that may look. The captain could see black eyes frowning as he looked at Sabo, ¨Why is Luffy injured then?¨ Sabo looked at the assassin, ¨Because he fell and scarped himself.¨ Black eyes were back at him, this time more assessing than furious. ¨Is this true, Newgate?¨ Whitebeard nodded, ¨Yes.¨ He managed to say, trying to sound calm and relaxed.
He felt a relieved breath lave him as the assassin released his hold on the gun, making it do a small twist in his palm before he cached the handle and put it away. He could also see all his children taking a breath, the crushing feeling of Haki gone. It was still there, but not nearly as strong as before. The assassin looked back at Sabo, ¨Who attacked Dawn?¨ Sabo gave a sigh, ¨It was nobles.¨ The assassin frowned more at that, ¨What nobles?¨ The captain felt there were some history there. Sabo looked at the assassin, ¨It was a boat with a golden fox on its sail.¨ They could see the assassin giving a nod.
But before the assassin could speak, Sabo spoke up again. ¨If you are going after them, we should stay here.¨ They saw the assassin frowning, they were amazed when Sabo seemed to give a glare at the assassin. ¨It is much safer here with them than at home. And the captain do not mind us staying, he is already on his way to take us home.¨ Black eyes were back at him. Whitebeard gave a nod, feeling more collected than before. The assassin looked back at Sabo, taking his hand off Luffy. ¨I am leaving Dust here.¨ Said the assassin. Sabo nodded, ¨Lu, come here.¨ Said Sabo, making Luffy let go and walk to Sabo. They could see the kid smiling, shocking the captain a bit. None of them seemed even a bit fazed by the assassin.
Luffy tilted his head, looking at the assassin, ¨Ne, can we stay until we get home? It's really nice here!¨ Said the kid. The assassin looked at him, ¨We'll see.¨ Was all he said before disappearing in black smoke. When the assassin was gone, the captain felt he could breathe completely normal again. Glad it was all a misunderstanding. The captain then heard flapping of wings to his right, he looked over to see the raven flying towards him. Before he could react, the raven had taken Luffy's hat and flew over to the kid, placing the hat on his head and flying to Sabo's shoulder. Luffy looked up at feeling his hat, ¨MY HAT!¨ Yelled the kid, holding it with his hands, pulling it better on his head. ¨Thanks Dust!¨ The captain realized the raven's name was Dust. This made him question how they knew the assassin so well.
¨Luffy,¨ Started the captain, getting his attention. ¨How do you know Ace of Spades?¨ The kid tilted his head, ¨How can I not know him? He is my brother after all.¨ Said the kid, shocking every one of them.
The Ace of Spades where their brother Ace? Both had Ace in the name, but that was a shock. Didn't they say their brother were 18 and worked for Shanks? Thatch then suddenly came around the corner, most likely not daring to come out while the assassin was there. ¨Wait. Your brother Ace, is the Ace of Spades?!¨ He asked in shock. Luffy nodded at him. Thatch seemed even more shocked at that moving his hands around. ¨But you said he worked for Shanks! And that he was young and kind and- and- GAH!¨ He said as he grabbed his head. They all thought the same, but Thatch did overdramatize it. Sabo lifted an eyebrow. ¨He do work a lot for Shanks, I only kept the fact he is an assassin out.¨ Sabo then looked at them in a more stern way. ¨You need to remember my brother and Ace of Spades is different people.¨
They frowned at that. ¨What do you mean by different people?¨ Asked the captain. Sabo looked at him. ¨Just as I said.¨ Started the kid. ¨I don't guess you are as kind and welcoming to everyone, only those you care for. It's the same way with Ace.¨ The captain nodded. It was true. They weren't always as kind, especially to those who attacked either him or his family. He could be a jolly father who liked to play with his children, but he was also a pirate captain, someone who attacked and killed. He figured it was true, the assassin was probably not acting like an assassin around his brothers, at least not when they were going around normally.
Luffy then looked at Sabo, eyes big. ¨Are we going to stay here when Ace returns? And will he stay too?!¨ Asked the kid, hoping for a yes. The captain thought about that. He had thought their brother sounded like someone he would like, someone he thought would fit on his crew. Maybe he should ask the assassin to let them stay, he was already heading for Boreumdo. The fact their brother was the Ace of Spades was shocking, but he was kind according to his brothers. He had a feeling the assassin wouldn't be hostile when he returned, seeing as it had been a misunderstanding.
He could see Sabo shaking his head, giving the raven a pet. ¨I don't know, Lu. We'll see when he returns.¨ Said the blond. Luffy then looked at him, tilting his head. ¨Ne, Giant Banana Mustache, can Ace stay too? You're not mad that he pointed a gun, right? He didn't mean it.¨ The captain looked at him. The kid almost looked pleadingly at him, thinking he might be mad. The captain shook his head, ¨I am not mad. I understand it was a misunderstanding. If he wants, he can stay.¨ Luffy looked extremely happy at that. The kid looked at the raven on Sabo's shoulder. ¨Dust! Tell Ace I want to stay! And he can stay too!¨ He said in happiness. The raven gave a caw, making Luffy smile. ¨Thanks!¨
The captain frowned, ¨Can the raven talk to the as-, Ace?¨ He said, cutting himself off from saying the assassin. Luffy looked at him nodding, ¨Yeah. Ace and Dust can talk together, even when they are not the same place!¨ The captain nodded, understanding it made a bit of sense. The raven always showed up first before cawing. The bird probably told Ace what the scene was before he himself showed up. He then thought what he saw and knew before he showed up now. All he knew was that someone had attacked Dawn, sending his brothers fleeing before they turned up on his boat. And when the raven had come, he had seen a hat, which Luffy never took off on his armrest, none of the around. That could easily be mistaken, even worse when he showed up and saw an injured Luffy. He realized that had been the reason as to why Sabo had been trying to stay out on deck.
He could see his children looking at the raven in apprehension, knowing if they did anything wrong, the assassin would know. The captain wasn't worried, they wouldn't hurt the kids. As long as they didn't do anything harmful, he was sure everything was going to be okay. The captain gave a smile, looking at Luffy. ¨Why don't you tell me more about Ace? He sounds like someone who cares a lot about you.¨ Luffy gave a gigantic smile, walking towards him and sitting down on the deck, starting to tell stories about his brother with a smile. The fact he was smiling and looking calm, made his children also calm down a bit. Luffy was soon joined by Sabo, who sat down next to him, petting the raven.
That was how it was for the next hour, Luffy telling how amazing he thought Ace was. His children looked more relaxed, coming to terms with the fact their brother were Ace of Spades. Many had gone inside, making so there weren't more than a few out other than the commanders and himself. He understood they were a bit apprehensive of the kid's brother, it was understandable. It was after Luffy had told a story with Shanks, that he remembered something. ¨You said he worked a lot for Shanks, do you know why?¨ It was Sabo who nodded. ¨I believe he asked Ace to work for him after finding out we were his brothers, as well as who his father was.¨ The captain frowned. He understood being their brothers part, but not his father part. ¨Who was his father?¨ He asked, looking at Sabo. However, it was Luffy who answered.
¨The pirate king!¨ He yelled out with a smile, shocking them.
¨Wait,¨ Started Thatch, ¨He's Gol D Roger's son?!¨ He asked flabbergasted. They could see Luffy's eyes widening in shock, before slapping his hand across his mouth, ¨NO!¨ He screamed. Sabo sighed. ¨Too late, Lu.¨ Luffy looked at the captain with big eyes. ¨Please don't tell anyone or hate him.¨ They looked at the kid in shock. They understood he was not supposed to say it, therefore asking them not to tell, but hate him? ¨Why would we hate him for that?¨ Asked the captain. Luffy looked at him, eyes still big. ¨People don't like when they find out. They call him bad words and say he should be killed.¨ Said the kid, voice small, as in thinking they would think that. The captain smiled. ¨I won't hate him for that, brat. Ace is not his father. I even liked the man, he was my rival! Would you like to hear about that?¨ The kid smiled again and nodded. And the captain started a story.
He understood people didn't like the late pirate king, but taking that hatred out on his child? Who had nothing to do with the man, was something he would never do. Everyone was a child of the ocean. Judging someone by who their parent where, was just wrong. Whitebeard continued to tell stories until the sun settled, which was two hours later. When it did, Luffy had fallen asleep, leaning on Sabo's shoulder, who was reading a book. He was thinking of maybe asking Marco to take the kid to his room, so he could sleep, when the raven cawed,
And Ace appeared, still in his Ace of Spades outfit.
The captain could see some of his children tensing up, but relaxing a bit when the assassin didn't do anything that could be interpret as hostile. No piercing gazes, no Haki that they could feel and even a bit more relaxing stance. The captain had a feeling he was more Ace than the assassin, which made what Sabo had said true. They were two different people. After he had appeared, he went over to Luffy, lifting him in his arms, gently. This made the captain smile, he did seem like a caring brother. When he was upright and looked at Sabo, the captain had a feeling he would tell they were going to leave.
But before the assassin could speak, Sabo did. ¨You know Luffy want to stay.¨ He started, looking at the assassin. ¨He will be really mad at you if you leave while he sleeps.¨ They heard Ace give a sigh. ¨And what do you want me to do?¨ He asked, looking at his brother. They could see Luffy turning a bit in his arms, turning towards him. Sabo shook his head. ¨Stay. We are already heading for Boreumdo.¨ They heard Ace give a sigh again. ¨Sabo,¨ He started, but Sabo cut him off by talking himself. ¨The captain don't mind you staying too. Come on Ace, you know how Luffy will ignore you if you leave now.¨ Ace then looked at him in question, wanting to know if it was true. The captain nodded. ¨You can stay too. We are heading for Boreumdo and will arrive in about 2 days.¨ Ace gave an another sigh as he turned back to Sabo, who lifted an eyebrow at him.
¨Fine, I'll stay.¨ He said, making Sabo give a nod before going back to his book.
The captain could then see Ace shifting Luffy a bit in his arms. Luffy did move a bit too, before clutching the assassin's cape, but not waking up. Ace then looked at him, ¨Do you have a room I can put him in? So he can sleep.¨ The captain nodded, ¨He and Sabo have been sharing a room. If you want, Marco can show you the way.¨ He said, seeing as Sabo didn't move to get up. The assassin nodded and looked at the first commander who started walking, Ace following. When they went inside the boat, Sabo started talking, not looking up from his book. ¨I thank you for letting Ace stay, Whitebeard. Not many would have let an assassin stay, especially him.¨ The captain gave a nod, he understood that. ¨Everyone is a child of the sea. He seems like a good man.¨ Sabo nodded, a smile at his face.
He was willingly to give everyone a chance. And the assassin had helped them, even doing more than asked by bringing Rakuyo's sister back. And by what he had heard from the brothers, he was a good and kind brother. His children had gotten a bit more relaxed after hearing stories from Luffy, who now also told a bit more about him being a bit protective, but kind. He never hurt anyone who didn't deserve it. It was a few minutes later that Ace and Marco returned, the assassin no longer wearing his cape. Making the captain wonder where it was. Sabo looked at him, ¨Clutching your cape again?¨ He asked, amused. Ace nodded. It was actually Thatch who spoke up, making Whitebeard glad to see that he weren't as afraid so he wouldn't talk. ¨Clutching you cape..?¨
When Ace looked at him, he did look a bit uncomfortable, but that was it. Ace nodded. ¨Luffy often clutches my cape when I carry him. It is too much work to pry him off, so I let him keep it.¨ He said. That made the captain smile, when everyone looked at Marco, who nodded. They gave nod themselves, looking a bit less anxious. It seemed like the assassin was a caring brother. The assassin then looked at Sabo, ¨Sabo, can I talk to you for a minute.¨ He stated rather than asked. Sabo gave a sigh as he closed his book standing up. ¨I guess you want to know what happened?¨ He said, walking towards the assassin. Ace nodded and they headed into the ship. When they went inside, he smiled. He did seem like a caring brother, making him look forwards to the next two days.
¨He really do seem like a caring brother.¨ Said Thatch, looking at the door they had gone through. The captain nodded. ¨He do, son.¨
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The clock was almost 3 at night. most of the pirates were asleep, only the few out on watch was up. The captain made his way out of his room, deciding to get some air as he couldn't sleep. When he got out on deck, he saw no one walking around on the main deck, which was a bit unusual. But when he looked towards the front of the ship and saw a somewhat familiar outfit, he understood. The captain slowly walked up towards the assassin. ¨You know,¨ Started the captain, walking up to stand beside the assassin, a bit away, but not too far. ¨When I imagined Roger having a son, I wouldn't think he would choose to be an assassin.¨ He could hear Ace giving a small laugh and a shake of the head. ¨I'm guessing Luffy told you?¨ He asked, looking at him with his eyes. The captain nodded, ¨He didn't mean too, he accidentally blurted it out.¨
Ace gave a laugh again, ¨He does that.¨ He then gave a sigh. ¨I don't think he would have thought I would be an assassin either.¨ He said, turning his eyes back to the sea. The captain nodded. ¨But he would have been proud of you.¨ He said, looking at the assassin. Ace gave a nod. ¨Shanks says the same thing.¨ He said. The captain nodded, wondering how the assassin knew he knew that he knew Shanks. He guessed it was because it weren't a secret, seeing as Luffy did have his old hat. The assassin gave a sigh, ¨Newgate,¨ He started, getting his attention. ¨I am sorry for pointing a gun at you earlier.¨ The captain nodded, looking smiling back. ¨It is okay, it was all a misunderstanding.¨ Ace nodded, turning back to the sea. ¨How did you find out they were here?¨ Asked the captain, curious on how he found out.
¨I went to Dawn to visit them, when I saw the destruction. I found something that said they were at Oseum and headed there.¨ Ace gave a sigh, ¨When I got there, a man told me he had seen them go with someone from your crew and that Sabo looked reluctant. The rest you know.¨ The captain nodded. He understood more on how it could be interpreted that they might have taken the kids, especially how Sabo had looked reluctant, probably knowing they should stay put. But he had offered them a ride home and that was probably why he had joined. ¨I understand how you might have thought we had taken them. Luffy being injured and without his hat probably didn't help.¨
He saw Ace nodding. ¨Yes. I'm glad you understand and don't take it to heart. Most don't like to be at the end of a gun, neither accused of kidnapping.¨ Whitebeard nodded, sending an understanding look at Ace. ¨I would have thought the same thing if it were one of my children.¨ He said. And it was true. Everything did point to them taking them, which they kind of had. After hearing that Sabo was reluctant and seeing Luffy without his hat would more so support that thought. He saw Ace nodding before looking at him. ¨Why are you up. Couldn't sleep?¨ He asked. Whitebeard nodded. ¨Needed a bit of fresh air. What about you?¨ Ace looked back at the sea, ¨I am enjoying the tranquility.¨ The captain frowned, he had not heard about that. ¨What is that?¨ He asked.
Ace looked up at the sky. ¨It's this time at night. When most is asleep and everything is calm. When no one will judge and the world is silent for a second. It is comforting with silence in a world that never stops speaking.¨ Whitebeard nodded. He understood what he meant. He liked to enjoy the silence of the night and Ace's explanation was accurate. It was comforting. He was maybe thinking he was intruding on his tranquility, but it didn't seem he minded so he decided to stay. He was also glad to see this side of the assassin. The brother Luffy and Sabo had talked about. He could see how they were two different people.
¨You seem to care a lot about your brothers, and they look up to you.¨ Ace nodded. ¨I do. They can be annoying time to time, but I wouldn't change it for anything in the world.¨ The captain nodded, glad to hear that. ¨You know,¨ Started the captain, making Ace look at him from the side. ¨I knew your father well. I you want, I can tell you about him.¨ He said, deciding to offer it, knowing most didn't like the man. He knew Shanks probably have told him that he was good man, but he would still offer it. Ace nodded, ¨I would like that one day.¨ He said, before tilting his head upwards, looking at the sky. ¨Shanks always say how I remind him of my father.¨ Whitebeard nodded, deciding to look up at the sky himself. It was a beautiful night.
They both then stood in silence for a while. A few hours later, Ace gave a sigh. ¨I think I will head in now. It was nice talking to you, Newgate.¨ He said as he gave a nod to the man. Whitebeard smiled, giving a nod back. ¨I think it was nice too. Sleep well.¨ Ace nodded, ¨You too.¨ He said as he walked away, most likely heading for the room Sabo and Luffy was using.
It was a bit later that Whitebeard decided to head in himself. As he walked inside, he thought on how much Ace actually reminded him of Roger. Both was calm, caring and had one hell of a reputation. He really did like the man.
And that's the chapter, hope you enjoyed
The rest of the two days he spent there is the same as in the main story.
If you have any scenes you want to see or event you would like to go different, leave a review/comment and I'll see what I can do. And if you liked the chapter, feel free to leave a review/comment.